Alistair Anderson

Manchester Folk Festival is an urban folk festival that will take place every autumn in and around HOME in Manchester city centre. They put a spotlight on English folk, in all its guises. With their roots firmly in the traditions of the past, they have their eyes on the future, seeking out new talent and listening for new voices. Manchester Folk Festival will not only present some of the biggest names in the industry, they’ll introduce you to your future favourites.Contemporary folk straddles genres, embraces different cultures and absorbs new influences. Their aim is to profile the incredible range of great music that is described as folk and bring you the best of the current scene.